Rental Corolla

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by JST

The funny thing is that these are all probably going to be cheaper than buying a used NAS Defender.

I like the 90. A V8 in one of these makes no sense, but if Mercedes has taught us anything, it's that people will pay mad money for big engines in "off road" vehicles.

I am actually liking the new defender a lot. Kind of cool they are using "newer tech" for off-roading.

Too bad I will never touch one with a 10 foot stick with their reliability issues.

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by FC

This is true. But a loaded Defender gets pretty pricey and cargo room is nowhere as good. But otherwise, yes, the Defender is the spiritual successor.

I saw my first defender on teh road yesterday... WAAAYYYY Bigger in person than I expected. It is pretty massive.

[robg]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

I am actually liking the new defender a lot. Kind of cool they are using "newer tech" for off-roading.



Too bad I will never touch one with a 10 foot stick with their reliability issues.

Guess it depends. Yeah if you were going to buy it abd keep it 10+ years there’s a lot of expensive stuff that can break. Like most manufacturers, the first year of any model tends to be more problematic. Assuming they iron out the teething issues, this could turn out to be a good vehicle. FwIW, our Range Rover sport (basically the same platform) has been near flawless. Only issue is somewhat slow infotainment/ slow boot time. Engine response was somewhat non linear at first but they issued a software update that fixed that. Definitely better on initial quality than any of the bmws I’ve owned (all of which had annoying squeaks and rattles at a minimum). This feels built like a vault.

[Terri Kennedy]

Originally Posted by lip277

The AC is being installed now (or should say installed 'again' - car came with it originally). It will have a new compressor (much smaller and lighter and more efficient) and new condenser & receiver/dryer up front. Original items in the dash though (I think). New hoses and switchgear too. Should work great with new items.... But -if you look at the dash - will look original.

I assume with those modern parts you're running the refrigerant du jour?

[FC]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I saw my first defender on teh road yesterday... WAAAYYYY Bigger in person than I expected. It is pretty massive.

There is a video that shows that in many respects it is nearly exactly the external size of the LR4. They just decided to give it more 2nd row leg room and as a result lost critical cargo space.

[lip277]

Originally Posted by Terry Kennedy

I assume with those modern parts you're running the refrigerant du jour?

That's a good question - I don't know. I wouldn't be surprised if it is R-12 still. Will find out though....